Events

Recall of Boston Scientific 1.0mm x 570 mm rigid pneumatic probe

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Boston Scientific Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    53582
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0175-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-09-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-11-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-10-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=85911
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Lithotriptor, electro-hydraulic - Product Code FFK
  • Reason
    The label incorrectly reads "compatible with 330mm ultrasound probes (ref 840-714 and 840-715)" instead of bearing the correct statement "compatible with 403mm ultrasound probes (ref 840-716 and 840-7170.".
  • Action
    Consignees were notified by letter titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall-Immediate Action Required" dated 9/17/09 and instructed to cease using the product and to call the firm's customer service for return authorization. For additional information, call the firm at 866-868-4004.

Device

Boston Scientific 1.0mm x 570 mm rigid pneumatic probe
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 12723202, 12745667, 12767883, 12777930, 12782625, 12808559, 12813607, 12850772 and 12861508.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide.
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific 1.0mm x 570 mm rigid pneumatic probe for use only with Swiss LithoClast Select System model no. 840-300K, Swiss LithoClast Ultra System model nol 840-700K, or Swiss LithoClast Ultra Upgraded System model no. 840-701U, compatible with 330mm Ultrasound Probes (REF 840-714 and 840-715), Rx, sterile, no detectable latex, Packaged and Distributed by Boston Scientific Corporation, Natick, MA; REF/catalog no 840-733.
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific Corp

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific Corp, 780 Brookside Dr, Spencer IN 47460-1080
  • Source
    USFDA